GAC M8 2023– car dimensions: 5212 mm long, 1893 mm wide and 1823 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,155 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 516 litres.
The GX cabin has a 14.6-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android smartphone support plus a 12.3-inch digital cluster. Three-zone climate control is fitted. Adaptive cruise with traffic jam assist is standard along with AEB, blind-spot warning, lane-keep assist and 360-degree cameras that include auto parking.
Boot volume is 516 litres behind the third row and rises to 1586 litres with those seats folded.
The cabin is quiet and spacious for seven with captain's chairs in the second row that offer heating, ventilation, massage and power leg supports. Acoustic glass on the windscreen and side windows cuts road noise. A sectional panoramic roof with starlight trim lets in light, while multi-zone climate and a fragrance system keep the air pleasant. Power adjustments and memory on key seats make long trips easy.
2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with 231 hp and 8-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, runs on AI-95
Claimed mixed fuel use around 8.5-9.7 l/100 km
Warranty of 5 years or 150 000 km
Seven airbags including a rear-window bag plus full ADAS suite with AEB, adaptive cruise, lane keep and 360-degree cameras
No independent crash-test rating published
The 2.0 turbo petrol makes 231 hp and 380 Nm. It pairs with an Aisin 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Fuel is AI-95 or higher. Mixed consumption is listed near 9 l/100 km on official pages.
Official warranty covers 5 years or 150 000 km. First services start near 10 000 km with costs from about 20-25 thousand rubles. The car uses common service items and has a chain-driven engine with a claimed long life.
Safety kit includes seven airbags that cover all rows, ESP, hill assist and a full set of L2 driver aids such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane-keeping and blind-spot monitoring. Body uses a high share of high-strength steel. No Euro NCAP or similar independent rating is published for the Russian-market version.
Living with the M8 means a soft, quiet ride that suits family or business use. Keep up with scheduled oil and filter changes and the warranty remains valid. Tyre repair kit is standard instead of a spare.
Length 5212 mm, Width 1893 mm, Height 1823 mm, Wheelbase 3070 mm (M8 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, drom.ru/catalog/gac/trumpchi_m8/ and gac.ru/models/m8 plus PDF brochure, dealer pages e.g. carso.ru/red-auto.ru.